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More than nineteen million Americans carry the factor V gene that causes blood clots, pulmonary embolism, and heart disease.
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In 1844, Charles Goodyear obtained the first patent for a rubber condom.
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Adults are resistant to the bacterium that causes Botulism. These bacteria thrive in honey – therefore, honey should never be given to infants since their immune systems are not yet resistant.
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Hyperthyroidism leads to an increased rate of metabolism and affects about 1% of women but only 0.1% of men. For most people, this increased metabolic rate causes the thyroid gland to become enlarged (known as a goiter).
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The people with the highest levels of LDL are Mexican American males and non-Hispanic black females.